> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Oregon

> Contractor licensing thresholds, regulator routing, requirements, reciprocity, and license types for Oregon's endorsement-based construction regulation model.

Oregon regulates virtually every aspect of residential and commercial construction at the state level. The Construction Contractors Board (CCB) manages the primary licensing system through an endorsement model that distinguishes between residential and commercial work — and within commercial, between two tiers based on experience and bonding. Separate agencies handle electrical and plumbing licensing, highway prequalification, asbestos, lead abatement, and drug lab cleanup.

<Warning>
  Always verify statutes, fees, and application details with the live regulator before making bidding, licensing, or legal decisions.
</Warning>

## At a glance

The fastest way to orient yourself in Oregon is to know the endorsement tiers, the pre-license training requirement, and where the exemptions sit.

| Signal                                         | Value                                                                                                           |
| ---------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| General licensing trigger                      | Nearly all residential and commercial construction requires a CCB license                                       |
| Pre-license requirement                        | 16 hours of business and law training + state exam (new businesses)                                             |
| Application and renewal fee (all endorsements) | **\$325**                                                                                                       |
| Commercial General L1 bond / insurance         | **\$80,000** bond; **\$2,000,000** aggregate insurance                                                          |
| Commercial General L2 bond / insurance         | **\$25,000** bond; **\$1,000,000** aggregate insurance                                                          |
| Highway prequalification fee                   | **\$200** (2-year duration)                                                                                     |
| Public works bonding                           | 10% bid bond + 100% performance bond                                                                            |
| Exemptions                                     | Federal property; owner-occupied without intent to sell                                                         |
| Reciprocity model                              | Building Codes Division (electrical/plumbing by trade); CCB accepts NASCLA exam in lieu of pre-license training |

## Frequently asked questions

Pick the tab that matches your situation. Each FAQ gives a direct answer and points you to the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="How do I get a contractor license through the Oregon CCB?">
        Apply to the Construction Contractors Board for the appropriate endorsement (residential or commercial). New businesses must complete 16 hours of business and law training and pass a state exam first (unless you hold a NASCLA exam). Application and renewal fees are **\$325** for all endorsements. You must post a bond and carry liability insurance. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Oregon require separate licensing for plumbing, electrical, and specialty work?">
        Yes. Electrical and plumbing contractors need a Building Codes Division license in addition to their CCB license. Asbestos abatement requires a DEQ license plus CCB. Lead abatement and drug lab cleanup require OHA certification plus CCB. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What types of work are exempt from Oregon's contractor licensing?">
        Work on federal property and work done by owners on their own properties without intent to sell are exempt from CCB licensing requirements. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Where do I go to get licensed in Oregon?">
        CCB is at 201 High Street SE, Suite 600, Salem, OR 97301. Building Codes Division handles electrical and plumbing. ODOT handles highway prequalification. DEQ handles asbestos. OHA handles lead and drug lab. See [Who regulates construction](#who-regulates-construction).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How much does it cost to get licensed?">
        All CCB endorsement application and renewal fees are **\$325**. ODOT highway prequalification is **\$200** for two years. Lead certification is **\$150** to **\$255** for 3 years. Asbestos contractor license is **\$1,000** annually from DEQ. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the bonding and insurance requirements?">
        Commercial General L1: **\$80,000** bond, **\$2,000,000** aggregate insurance. Commercial General L2: **\$25,000** bond, **\$1,000,000** aggregate insurance. Commercial Specialty L1: **\$55,000** bond, **\$1,000,000** insurance. Commercial Specialty L2: **\$25,000** bond, **\$500,000** insurance. Workers' compensation is required for all employers. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Can I use my out-of-state license in Oregon?">
        CCB does not offer reciprocity, but NASCLA exam holders can skip the 16-hour pre-license training and proceed to the state exam. The Building Codes Division has reciprocity for general journeyman electricians (7 states) and journeyman plumbers (2 states). See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What is the difference between Commercial L1 and L2?">
        L1 requires 8 years of experience and an **\$80,000** bond (general) or **\$55,000** (specialty). L2 requires 4 years and a **\$25,000** bond. Both are unlimited endorsements for general contractors. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Oregon require a license for roofing work?">
        Yes. Roofing is covered under CCB's endorsement system. Depending on the type, you would need a residential or commercial endorsement. The specific level (L1 or L2) depends on experience and bonding capacity. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="Does Oregon require a license for residential work?">
        Yes. Nearly all residential construction requires a CCB license with a residential endorsement. Options include General (unlimited trades), Specialty (up to 2 trades per job), Limited (capped by gross sales), and Developer. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What continuing education is required?">
        Commercial contractors need 16 to 80 hours every 2 years (based on key employees times 16, max 80). Commercial L2 needs 32 hours. Residential contractors building new structures must offer a written warranty. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="How broadly does Oregon regulate construction at the state level?">
        Oregon is one of the most comprehensively regulated states. Nearly all residential and commercial construction requires a CCB license. Seven agencies share oversight: CCB, Building Codes Division, ODOT, DEQ, OHA, DAS. See [Construction work regulated](#construction-work-regulated).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What is the CCB's role vs. separate licensing bodies?">
        CCB handles general and specialty contractor licensing through its endorsement system. The Building Codes Division separately licenses electrical and plumbing contractors (no exam or experience for the business license). DEQ handles asbestos, OHA handles lead and drug lab, and ODOT handles highway prequalification. See [Who regulates construction](#who-regulates-construction).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Oregon's highway prequalification process work?">
        ODOT requires a **\$200** filing fee, valid for 2 years. Applications must be received at least 10 calendar days before bid opening. Contractors must be prequalified in the work classes designated in the project's special provisions. Public works require a 10% bid bond plus 100% performance bond. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Oregon's endorsement model compare to other states?">
        Oregon's tiered endorsement system (residential vs. commercial, L1 vs. L2) creates granular barriers based on experience and bonding capacity. This is more nuanced than states with a single license type. The 7-agency split adds routing complexity. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the fees across endorsement types?">
        All CCB endorsements are **\$325** for application and renewal. Bond requirements range from **\$25,000** to **\$80,000**. ODOT prequalification is **\$200**. DEQ asbestos is **\$1,000** annually. OHA lead certification is **\$150** to **\$255**. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What license classifications does Oregon use?">
        CCB endorsements include Residential (General, Specialty, Limited, Developer) and Commercial (General L1/L2, Specialty L1/L2, Developer). Building Codes Division has electrical, plumbing, boiler, and elevator contractor types. DEQ and OHA have specialty certifications. See [Types of licenses](#types-of-licenses).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does reciprocity work in Oregon?">
        CCB has no reciprocity but accepts NASCLA exam in lieu of pre-license training. Building Codes Division has reciprocity for journeyman electricians (7 states: AR, ID, ME, MT, UT, WA, WY) and supervising electricians (2 states: AR, UT). Journeyman plumbers have reciprocity with Idaho and Montana. See [Reciprocal agreements](#reciprocal-agreements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What exam requirements exist?">
        CCB requires 16 hours of pre-license business and law training plus a state exam for new businesses. NASCLA exam holders skip the training. Building Codes Division does not require business exams. OHA requires qualifying exams for lead inspectors/assessors/supervisors. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="What are the renewal cycles?">
        CCB endorsements renew biennially. ODOT prequalification is valid for 2 years. Building Codes Division has its own renewal cycles. DEQ asbestos is annual. OHA lead is every 3 years. Drug lab licenses renew in even years. See [Requirements](#requirements).
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion title="How does Oregon compare to neighboring Western states?">
        Oregon is among the most comprehensively regulated: 7 agencies, mandatory pre-license training, tiered endorsements. This is more complex than Washington (registration-based), Montana (light registration), or Idaho (layered model). The bond range (**\$25,000** to **\$80,000**) is notable. See [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds).
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Start with your goal

Pick the card that matches what you need right now. Each one links to the relevant section on this page.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Is licensure triggered?" icon="search" href="#construction-work-regulated">
    Start with work type and endorsement level — Oregon licenses nearly all construction.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Find the right regulator" icon="building-bank" href="#who-regulates-construction">
    Use the regulator directory to route your question to the correct Oregon agency.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Application and renewal details" icon="clipboard-list" href="#requirements">
    Exams, fees, bonds, insurance, and continuing education for each endorsement tier.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reciprocity direction" icon="arrow-left-right" href="#reciprocal-agreements">
    Building Codes Division reciprocity for electrical and plumbing; CCB accepts NASCLA exam.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Special considerations

Different roles need different things from an Oregon page. Use the tab that matches your situation to see what matters most before you read the full detail below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Contractors" icon="hard-hat">
    <Tip>
      Start with your endorsement type. Oregon's CCB system splits residential from commercial work, and commercial into two experience-and-bonding tiers.
    </Tip>

    * All new businesses must complete 16 hours of business and law training and pass a state exam before applying — unless you have passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination.
    * Commercial General L1 requires 8 years of experience and an **\$80,000** bond; L2 requires 4 years and a **\$25,000** bond.
    * All endorsement application and renewal fees are **\$325**.
    * Electrical and plumbing contractors need a Building Codes Division license in addition to their CCB license.
    * Highway prequalification is a separate ODOT gate with a **\$200** filing fee, valid for two years.
    * Employers must carry workers' compensation. All contractors must post a bond and carry liability insurance.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Regulators" icon="shield-check">
    <Info>
      Oregon is best understood as a comprehensive licensing state with seven agencies. The CCB endorsement system is the primary framework, but electrical, plumbing, asbestos, lead, and drug lab work each route through separate agencies.
    </Info>

    * The CCB handles general and specialty contractor licensing across residential and commercial tiers.
    * The Building Codes Division licenses electrical and plumbing contractors separately (no exam or experience required for the business — individual licensing is separate).
    * ODOT, DEQ, OHA, and DAS each own specific work lanes.
    * CCB does not offer reciprocity, but the Building Codes Division maintains trade-specific agreements.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Readiness checklist

Five things you need to confirm before you can treat Oregon as "ready" for a bid or an application. If any of these are unclear, you are not ready yet.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose the right endorsement" icon="tag">
    Determine whether you need a residential or commercial endorsement, and if commercial, whether Level 1 or Level 2. Specialty and developer endorsements are also available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete pre-license training" icon="book">
    New businesses must complete 16 hours of business and law training and pass the state exam. NASCLA exam holders may skip the training and proceed directly to the state exam.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm bond and insurance levels" icon="currency-dollar">
    Bond requirements range from `$25,000` to `$80,000` depending on endorsement. Insurance ranges from `$500,000` per occurrence to `$2,000,000` aggregate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Route to all required agencies" icon="building-bank">
    Oregon has seven agencies. Electrical and plumbing work requires a Building Codes Division license in addition to CCB. Asbestos, lead, and drug lab work require DEQ or OHA credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the full requirement set" icon="clipboard-check">
    Verify experience years, bond amount, insurance level, CE hours, workers' compensation, and renewal cycle for every endorsement and agency involved.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  If you can identify endorsement level, pre-license status, bond and insurance amounts, agency routing, and full requirement set, you have the minimum package needed for an Oregon readiness check.
</Check>

## Navigation

Use these links to jump to related cross-state comparisons and workflows.

* [New state evaluation](/docs/workflows/new-state-evaluation) if you are screening Oregon for the first time.
* [Multi-state bid readiness](/docs/workflows/multi-state-bid-readiness) if you need to compare Oregon with nearby jurisdictions.
* [Licensing thresholds](/docs/compare/licensing-thresholds) or [prequalification patterns](/docs/compare/prequalification) for cross-state context.

## Construction work regulated

Oregon is one of the most comprehensively regulated states. Nearly all construction work triggers a licensing requirement. The key variables are endorsement type and whether the work also involves a separately licensed trade.

| Work lane                | What triggers regulation                                                    |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Residential construction | CCB license with residential endorsement required                           |
| Commercial construction  | CCB license with commercial endorsement (Level 1 or Level 2) required       |
| Electrical work          | Building Codes Division license required (in addition to CCB)               |
| Plumbing work            | Building Codes Division license required (in addition to CCB)               |
| Asbestos abatement       | DEQ license + CCB license required                                          |
| Lead abatement           | OHA certification + CCB license required                                    |
| Drug lab cleanup         | OHA certification + CCB license required                                    |
| Highway construction     | ODOT prequalification required                                              |
| Other public works       | Department of Administrative Services; 10% bid bond + 100% performance bond |

<Note>
  Work on federal property and work done by owners on their own properties without intent to sell are exempt from CCB licensing requirements.
</Note>

## Common determination scenarios

If you are trying to figure out where to start, expand the scenario that is closest to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Residential general contractor" icon="house">
    Apply to CCB for a Residential General Contractor endorsement. Complete 16 hours of pre-license training and the state exam (or hold a NASCLA exam). No restrictions on number of trades for residential structures, zero-lot-line dwellings, or small commercial structures.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Commercial general contractor" icon="building">
    Choose between Level 1 (8 years experience, \$80,000 bond, \$2,000,000 insurance) and Level 2 (4 years experience, \$25,000 bond, \$1,000,000 insurance). Both are unlimited endorsements — no restriction on number of trades. Application and renewal fee is \$325.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Commercial specialty subcontractor" icon="building">
    Apply for a Commercial Specialty Contractor endorsement (L1 or L2). You can perform up to two trades per job, per year. L1 requires 8 years of experience and a \$55,000 bond; L2 requires 4 years and a \$25,000 bond.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electrical or plumbing contractor" icon="bolt">
    You need two licenses: a CCB license with the appropriate endorsement, and a separate Building Codes Division contractor license. The Building Codes Division does not require the business to pass an exam or document experience — individual licensing is separate.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos, lead, or drug lab cleanup" icon="building">
    Route to DEQ (asbestos) or OHA (lead, drug lab) for the specialty certification, and also obtain a CCB license. Each program has its own training, exam, and fee requirements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Out-of-state contractor seeking reciprocity" icon="arrow-left-right">
    CCB does not offer reciprocity. However, if you have passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination, you are exempt from the 16-hour pre-license training and can proceed directly to the state business and law exam. Electrical and plumbing reciprocity is handled by the Building Codes Division for specific states.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Who regulates construction

Oregon splits construction regulation across seven agencies. Each one owns a distinct work lane. Use this directory to find the right contact.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General contractor licensing — Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)" icon="building">
    201 High Street SE, Suite 600, Salem, OR 97301 (P.O. Box 14140, Salem, OR 97309-5052)

    **Phone:** (503) 378-4621 | **Fax:** (503) 373-2155

    **Website:** [oregon.gov/CCB](http://www.oregon.gov/CCB)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway prequalification — Oregon Department of Transportation" icon="road">
    355 Capitol Street NE, MS #3-3, Salem, OR 97301

    **Phone:** (503) 986-2710

    **Website:** [oregon.gov/ODOT](http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electrical and plumbing licensing — Building Codes Division" icon="bolt">
    P.O. Box 14470, Salem, OR 97309-0404

    **Phone:** (503) 378-4133

    **Website:** [oregon.gov/dcbs](http://www.oregon.gov/dcbs/about/divisions-programs/Pages/bcd.aspx)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos abatement — Department of Environmental Quality" icon="building">
    700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97232-4100

    **Phone:** (503) 229-5982

    **Website:** [oregon.gov/deq](http://www.oregon.gov/deq/hazards-and-cleanup/pages/asbestos-information.aspx)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Lead abatement and drug lab cleanup — Oregon Health Authority" icon="building">
    800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 640, Portland, OR 97232

    **Phone:** (971) 673-0440 | **Fax:** (971) 673-0457

    **Website:** [healthoregon.org/lead](http://www.healthoregon.org/lead) (lead) · [healthoregon.org/druglab](http://www.healthoregon.org/druglab) (drug lab)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Non-highway public works — Department of Administrative Services" icon="building">
    155 Cottage Street NE, U20, Salem, OR 97301-3972

    **Phone:** (503) 378-3104 | **Fax:** (503) 373-7642

    **Website:** [oregon.gov/DAS](http://www.oregon.gov/DAS)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Requirements

Oregon's requirements vary significantly by endorsement level and specialty program. Expand the category that applies to your situation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="CCB Commercial Endorsements" icon="building" defaultOpen={true}>
    All commercial endorsements share a **\$325** application and renewal fee. Bond, insurance, and experience requirements vary by level.

    | Requirement           | General L1                | General L2                | Specialty L1              | Specialty L2                 | Developer                    |
    | --------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
    | Bond                  | **\$80,000**              | **\$25,000**              | **\$55,000**              | **\$25,000**                 | **\$25,000**                 |
    | Insurance             | **\$2,000,000** aggregate | **\$1,000,000** aggregate | **\$1,000,000** aggregate | **\$500,000** per occurrence | **\$500,000** per occurrence |
    | Experience            | 8 years                   | 4 years                   | 8 years                   | 4 years                      | None                         |
    | CE (every 2 years)    | 16–80 hours               | 32 hours                  | 16–80 hours               | 32 hours                     | None                         |
    | Workers' compensation | Required                  | Required                  | Required                  | Required                     | Required                     |

    <Note>
      Commercial CE hours are based on the number of key employees × 16 hours, with a maximum of 80 hours every two years. Commercial General L1 contractors building new large structures must provide a two-year building-envelope warranty.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="CCB Residential Endorsements" icon="house">
    Residential endorsements also carry the **\$325** application and renewal fee. The key differences are trade restrictions and sales caps.

    | Requirement           | Detail                                                                                                                         |
    | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
    | Pre-license training  | 16 hours business and law + state exam (waived for NASCLA exam holders)                                                        |
    | Endorsement types     | General (unlimited trades), Specialty (up to 2 trades per job), Limited (capped by gross sales and contract amount), Developer |
    | Workers' compensation | Required for employers                                                                                                         |
    | Warranty              | Contractors building new residential structures must offer a written warranty against defects in materials and workmanship     |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Highway Prequalification (ODOT)" icon="road">
    | Requirement             | Detail                                                                                       |
    | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Filing fee              | **\$200**                                                                                    |
    | Duration                | 2 years                                                                                      |
    | Timing                  | Application must be received at least 10 calendar days before the bid opening                |
    | Work-type qualification | Must be prequalified in the class(es) of work designated in the project's special provisions |
    | Public works bonding    | 10% bid bond (cashier's or certified check) + 100% performance bond                          |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Lead-Based Paint Activities (OHA + CCB)" icon="building">
    | License Type                                               | 3-Year OHA Certification Fee | Annual CCB License Fee |
    | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------- |
    | Inspectors, Risk Assessors, Supervisors, Project Designers | **\$255**                    | **\$50**               |
    | Abatement Workers                                          | **\$150**                    | **\$25**               |
    | Lead-Based Paint Activities Firms                          | **\$255**                    | **\$50**               |
    | Renovation Firms (non-licensed contractors)                | **\$250**                    | N/A                    |
    | Renovation Firms (licensed contractors)                    | N/A                          | **\$50**               |

    <Note>
      Inspectors, risk assessors, and supervisors must also pass a remotely proctored qualifying exam administered by OHA. Federal and state law requires certification for all renovation of "target housing" (pre-1978) or "child-occupied facilities."
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Drug Lab Cleanup (OHA + CCB)" icon="building">
    | Requirement            | Detail                                                                                      |
    | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Contractor license fee | **\$500** (odd years, 1-year license) or **\$1,000** (even years, 2-year license)           |
    | Training fee           | **\$250** per person (initial 2-day training including OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER)               |
    | Exam fee               | **\$100**                                                                                   |
    | Refresher training     | **\$100** per person, required every other year                                             |
    | Renewal cycle          | All licenses renewed in even years for a two-year period; licenses expire June 30           |
    | CCB requirement        | Contractor firms must also be licensed, insured, and bonded general contractors through CCB |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Asbestos Abatement (DEQ + CCB)" icon="building">
    | License Type | Annual DEQ Fee |
    | ------------ | -------------- |
    | Contractor   | **\$1,000**    |
    | Supervisor   | **\$65**       |
    | Worker       | **\$45**       |

    Contractors must submit an annual application to DEQ and also hold a CCB license. Individual certification as a supervisor or worker is required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Electrical and Plumbing Contractors (Building Codes Division)" icon="bolt">
    The Building Codes Division does not require contractors or businesses to pass an examination or provide experience documentation for the business license. Individual journeyman and supervisory licensing is handled separately.

    Applicants must also hold a valid CCB license (OAR 918-030-0015).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Reciprocal agreements

Oregon's reciprocity landscape is split between two agencies. The Building Codes Division maintains trade-specific agreements for electricians and plumbers. The CCB does not offer reciprocity but provides an alternative path for NASCLA exam holders.

<Info>
  The Building Codes Division will accept a reciprocal license only from a reciprocating state in which the applicant has tested. CCB does not recognize reciprocity with any state, but NASCLA exam holders can skip the 16-hour pre-license training.
</Info>

| Trade                               | Reciprocal states                                          | Coverage                              |
| ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| General Journeyman Electrician (J)  | Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | <Badge color="green">7 states</Badge> |
| General Supervising Electrician (S) | Arkansas, Utah                                             | <Badge color="green">2 states</Badge> |
| Journeyman Plumber (JP)             | Idaho, Montana                                             | <Badge color="green">2 states</Badge> |
| Construction contractors (CCB)      | None — NASCLA exam exempts pre-license training only       | <Badge color="yellow">Limited</Badge> |

<Accordion title="Drug lab cleanup reciprocity" icon="arrow-left-right">
  OHA may provide reciprocal licensure for contractors licensed in another state, and reciprocal certification for supervisors and workers trained and certified elsewhere, if standards and training are substantially equivalent. Applications are subject to review and approval by the Division (see OHA 333-040-0190).
</Accordion>

## Types of licenses

Oregon's credential categories span three agencies. Use this section to confirm the exact license or endorsement name for an application or comparison.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="CCB Endorsements" icon="building" defaultOpen={true}>
    **Residential**

    * Residential General Contractor
    * Residential Specialty Contractor
    * Residential Limited Contractor
    * Residential Developer

    **Commercial**

    * Commercial General Contractor Level 1
    * Commercial General Contractor Level 2
    * Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1
    * Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2
    * Commercial Developer

    **Specialty and Certifications**

    * Certified Home Inspector
    * Certified Locksmith Inspector
    * Licensed Lead-Based Paint Renovation Contractor
    * Licensed Lead-Based Paint Activities Contractor
    * Home Services Contractor
    * Residential Locksmith Services Contractor
    * Home Inspector Services Contractor
    * Home Energy Performance Score Contractor
    * Residential Restoration Contractor
    * Construction Flagging Contractor
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Building Codes Division" icon="bolt">
    **Electrical**

    * Electrical Contractor
    * Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor
    * Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor
    * Limited Energy Contractor
    * Limited Renewable Energy Contractor
    * Restricted Energy Contractor
    * Limited Sign Contractor
    * Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R

    **Plumbing and Boiler**

    * Plumbing Business Contractor
    * Boiler/Pressure Vessel Business Contractor

    **Elevator**

    * Elevator Contractor, Electrical
    * Elevator Contractor, Mechanical

    **Combination**

    * Plumbing and Boiler Business Contractor
    * Plumbing and Boiler Business, and Restricted Energy Contractor
    * Plumbing Business and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor
    * Plumbing Business and Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor
    * Elevator Electrical and Elevator Mechanical Contractor
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="DEQ and OHA" icon="building">
    **Asbestos Abatement (DEQ)**

    * Asbestos Abatement Contractor
    * Certified Supervisor for Asbestos Abatement
    * Certified Worker for Asbestos Abatement

    **Drug Lab Cleanup (OHA)**

    * Firm
    * Supervisor
    * Worker

    **Lead-Based Paint (OHA)**

    * LBPA Firm Certificate
    * Inspector
    * Project Designer
    * Risk Assessor
    * Supervisor
    * Worker
    * Renovation Firm Certificate (non-CCB entities)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## See also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="West region guide" icon="map" href="/docs/jurisdictions/regions/west">
    Browse all West jurisdictions for comparison.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contractors guide" icon="hard-hat" href="/docs/personas/contractor">
    Cross-state guidance for contractors evaluating new jurisdictions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regulators guide" icon="shield-check" href="/docs/personas/regulatory-staff">
    Cross-state guidance for comparing regulatory models and agency structures.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

**Neighboring jurisdictions with reciprocity ties:**

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  <Card title="Idaho" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/idaho">
    Building Codes Division reciprocity for journeyman electricians and plumbers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Washington" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/washington">
    Building Codes Division reciprocity for general journeyman electricians.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Montana" icon="map-pin" href="/docs/jurisdictions/montana">
    Building Codes Division reciprocity for journeyman electricians and plumbers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>